Papers, ca. 1939-2001.

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Papers, ca. 1939-2001.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51605725

Contains brief memoir in which Wallace discusses his role as the ship's "unofficial chaplain"; numerous Kamikaze attacks; and watching General MacArthur return walk ashore on the Philippines. Includes newspaper clipping describing Christmas aboard the Claxton and photocopied photographs of Wallace, his ship, and General MacArthur.

1 folder (6 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7641426

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MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964

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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur Jr. the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five to rise to the ...

Wallace, Benjamin K., 1917-

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Served in the US Navy during World War II from 1942-1946. Wallace served aboard the USS Claxton (DD 571) as the supply and disbursing officer. From the description of Papers, ca. 1939-2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51605725 ...